11 Names // Even Cooler Biblical Names for Boys

Elio

Italian, Spanish

"sun"

Elio is a sunny and spirited Italian and Spanish name that makes a great crossover prospect, which could catch on as Enzo has. Derived from the Roman Aelius and the Greek Helios, it has an appealing…

Gianni

Italian, diminutive of Giovanni, variation of John

"God is gracious"

Gianni, the Italian equivalent of Johnny, sounds more substantial and fresh. Like many names starting with "Gian", it is on a rising trend (for both boys and girls, though it leans more male). TV…

Hamish

Scottish variation of James

"supplanter"

Just as Seamus/Seumus is Irish for James, Hamish is the Scottish form — one that's not often used here, but still redolent of Olde Scotland. If you're ready to go further than Duncan and Malcolm, out…

Lewi

Lewi is a masculine name that serves as a variation of Lewis or Levi, both names with deep historical roots. Lewis derives from the Germanic name Ludwig, meaning 'famous warrior,' while Levi comes…

Moe

English, diminutive of Moses

"delivered"

If Gus and Max have made it, why not Moe? Can it be the lingering Three Stooges effect? We think that Moe, like Joe, is one of the friendliest and most open of regular guy nickname names and should…

Azur

Variation of Ezra, Hebrew

"help"

Azur is a mixed up form of Ezra, a Biblical name attached to a handful of minor characters. This strong, simple name was given to 11 baby boys in the US last year.

Ezzret

Ezzret is an extremely rare masculine name with mysterious origins, possibly deriving from Arabic or North African naming traditions. The name gained limited recognition through Canadian Football…

Hadeon

Hadeon is a rare masculine name with unclear etymological origins, though it may be a modern variation of names like Hadrian or Hayden. The name carries a contemporary feel with its unique…

Zamiel

German variation of Samuel

For Sam-lovers who want to make a slight detour off that well-traveled road.